Oxford officials discuss charging some residents a fee for not using town sewer service

The sewer department estimates that of about 800 homes and businesses along Oxford's public utility line, only 62 are actual customers.

Old newspaper clippings tell long lost stories of Norway brothers’ World War II service at sea

Family members and area veterans gathered last week to honor Herbert and Arthur Crooker with military headstones at Norway Pine Grove Cemetery.

Rowe students honor local veterans

More than 20 active military and retired veterans are recognized during a ceremony hosted by Guy E. Rowe School in Norway.

Oxford Elementary educator named Maine PE Teacher of the Year

Emily Ellis tells the Advertiser Democrat that she knew as a child she wanted to make physed a staple of kids' eduation.

Area kids holding pie sale Nov. 20 at Seventh-day Adventist Church in Oxford

Youth of Oxford's Seventh-day Adventist Church began taking on secret mission projects, raising money to improve the lives of strangers across the globe and friends in their neighborhood. No longer working in secret, they are holding a pie sale at the church on Fore Street, to help a congregant secure safe housing.

Harrison Food Bank’s operations manager Sandy Swett prepares for a winter of shortages

It used to be that Thanksgiving used to present logistical challenges for food banks and pantries. This year, it is the whole season that follows that has the Harrison Food Bank concerned.

Making a difference at Oxford County Jail

Lt. and Assistant Administrator Kaitlin Armstrong oversees programs that may help jail residents beyond their sentences.

Oxford Hills Nov. 8 election results

Unofficial ballot totals by towns in Oxford Hills.

Oxford board honors longtime employee, updated on new office improvements

Brian Conant has worked at the Transfer Station for 24 years.

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